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Problem

Discussion (1) In common language, are the terms volume and capacity used correctly? (2) Which of the following statements are technically correct? Which statements are commonly accepted in language, even though they are not technically correct? - The jug has capacity

600\text{ mL}

. - The volume of the jug is

600\text{ cm}^3

. - I am going to the supermarket to buy a

2\text{ L}

bottle of milk. - I am going to the supermarket to buy

2\text{ L}

of milk. - The jug can hold

600\text{ mL}

of water. - The jug can hold

600\text{ cm}^3

of water.

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Measurement Systems
SI units

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